November 2021 – The Gospel Rocks

November 23, 2021

Zayin: Confession of Sin from Ps. 119

Remember us, Holy God, but remember not our sins. Remember your promises to weak and weary servants, and do not cast us away because of our sins. We confess our sins to you today, and plead for forgiveness. Though our afflictions often perplex us, we confess that we deserve greater afflictions than we experience. We thank you for your promises of true comfort! Your promises give us life and comfort. Jesus the Savior was afflicted for our transgressions, and we rest in the perfection of his saving work. Enable us to suffer for his sake. He is our strength and our song, as well as our salvation. We pray in his name, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:49-56)

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

Confession from Psalm 119:41-48

Holy, Holy, Holy Triune God, we confess the sins of our tongues. Small but powerful, we have used our lips like swords, to hurt and not to heal. We have said things to and about people that we should not have. Our tongues have been like springs from which flow both sweet and bitter waters. When taunted, we have taunted in return. Yet Christ has died for our sins of speech. We know that our sinful words were like the nails that pierced Christ. For his sake, put truth and love in our mouths. Give us kind answers to all. Make our words seasoned with grace, by the Gracious Spirit. Thank you for your steadfast love poured out in our hearts by the Spirit. We love you, who first loved us, and we pray this through our mediator, the God-man Jesus Christ, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:41-48)

November 8, 2021

Confession from Psalm 119:33-40

Father of Mercies and God of all comfort, comfort your servants today as we mourn over our remaining sin. We have committed ourselves to you, but we are still sinful. We know that when we disobey your Word, we build our house on sand, yet we have continued to choose the bad portion. We pray with the Psalmist: “Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.” Forgive us for the improper inclinations of our hearts, our desire for selfish gain, our attention to worthless things, through the Messiah, Jesus Christ, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:33-40)